Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

At Air Methods, every employee plays a role in supporting our mission of providing critical care and air medical transport to communities across the country. The Payroll Administrator serves as a key member of that mission by ensuring our pilots, clinicians, mechanics, and support teams are paid accurately and on time.

This position is responsible for processing payroll, auditing payroll data, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining payroll accuracy across a complex workforce of more than 3,000 employees. The ideal candidate combines strong UKG expertise with exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills to ensure payroll integrity, compliance, and a positive employee experience.

Essential functions and responsibilities include the following:

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule using UKG.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Audit payroll reports and identify discrepancies, imbalances, and variances prior to payroll submission.
• Investigate payroll exceptions and work with Human Resources, managers, and employees to resolve issues.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure employee pay, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related transactions are processed correctly.
• Reconcile payroll reports and support payroll balancing activities.
• Assist with payroll compliance activities, including tax reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Support payroll process improvements and documentation efforts.
• Assist with internal and external audits as needed.

Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods' policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience.

3-4 years of hands‑on experience utilizing UKG payroll systems.

Experience processing payroll for a large organization with 3,000 or more employees.

Strong payroll auditing and reconciliation experience with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour requirements, tax withholding, and payroll best practices.

Advanced attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

USD $49,450.00 / Yr.

USD $55,000.00 / Yr.

Air Methods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering opportunities to employees regardless of protected status. The contractor will not disclose or discriminate based on pay information, except where required by law or for investigations. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).